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Jim Hill is an entertainment writer who has specialized in covering The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years now. Over that time, he has interviewed hundreds of animators, actors, and Imagineers -- many of whom have shared behind-the-scenes stories with Mr. Hill about how the Mouse House really works. In addition to the 4000+ articles Jim has written for the Web, he also co-hosts a trio of popular podcasts: “Disney Dish with Len Testa,” “Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor” and “Marvel US Disney with Aaron Adams.” Mr. Hill makes his home in Southern New Hampshire with his lovely wife Nancy and two obnoxious cats, Ginger & Betty.

Stories By Jim Hill

Film & Movies18 years ago

Breaking the “Mary Poppins” stalemate

What did it take for Disney Theatrical to finally get the chance to turn this Academy-Award winning film into a musical for the stage? An awful...
General18 years ago

The seven keys to surviving Super Soap Weekend

Not sure what to expect this coming weekend at Disney-MGM? Then why not consult JHM's annual Super Soap guide so that you can then make the...
General18 years ago

“Drawing the Line” is a seriously entertaining look at animation history

You wouldn't think that a book about the unionization of animation in the United States would be a really fun read. But Jim Hill truly enjoyed...
General18 years ago

Are you a fan of Genie Francis & Anthony Geary? Then this Friday could be your Luke-y day

The party's getting started a full day earlier at the 2006 Super Soap Weekend. As tens of thousands of ABC Daytime fans are expected to pour...
Film & Movies18 years ago

DreamWorks plans on kicking its “Shrek” franchise into ogre-drive with next year’s “Shrek the Halls” holiday special

Do you think that DreamWorks Animation's announcement of that Christmas special on ABC signals the beginning of the end for the "Shrek" franchise? Think again, folks....
Film & Movies18 years ago

Disney’s long, long journey to Oz

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the very first telecast of "The Wizard of Oz," Jim Hill tracks the Walt Disney Company's interest in L....
General18 years ago

A special Thursday edition of Why For

Jim Hill's back with even more answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim reveals which ride was supposed to have been built as part...
General18 years ago

“Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination” is a triumph

Jim Hill's back with a review of Neal Gabler's stunning new book, which sets the gold standard for all Disney biographies to follow. Trust me, folks....
General18 years ago

Toon Tuesday: Remembering “Runaway Brain”

Looking for a little Halloween-themed fun? Jim Hill shares some image captures from an Academy Award-nominated short which shows Mickey Mouse's more monstrous side
General18 years ago

“High School Musical on Tour” to finally hit the road on November 30th

Jim Hill shares what he knows about Disney's latest attempt to cash in on the "High School Musical" phenomenon. Which involves sending the cast of this...